How do I use George Mason University VPN?
George Mason University VPN allows you to connect to Mason networks as if you were on campus, making access to restricted services possible. To connect from your remote Windows machine to your Windows machine on campus, you will need to use Remote Desktop.
How do I access library resources from off-campus?
The University Libraries subscribes to thousands of scholarly journals and electronic books that you can access online. Due to licensing restrictions, only current students, faculty, and staff have access to these resources off-campus. When accessing most resources from off campus, you will have to login using your Mason username and password.
How do I enable remote access on my computer?
Instructions on how to enable Remote Access function on a computer that you would like to connect to remotely. Left-click on the Start Window/Start button and then type Control Panel to search for the Control Panel. In a Control Panel window, search for Remote Access in a top-right box:
How do I connect my mason computer to remote desktop?
Open Remote Desktop by clicking the Start Screen, then clicking Search. Type Remote. Click on Remote Desktop Connection. Put your Mason computer’s name or IP address in the Remote Desktop Connection window. Click Connect. Enter the following information and then click OK:
Can you go back and enable cookies?
You can always go back and enable it again for general Internet use. For personal firewall software, such as Norton Security, make sure that cookie blocking is set to "none" and that the browser privacy box is unchecked. See more about Troubleshooting Off-Campus Access .
Can you access University Libraries online?
The University Libraries subscribes to thousands of scholarly journals and electronic books that you can access online. Due to licensing restrictions, only current students, faculty, and staff have access to these resources off-campus.
How to enable remote access to a computer?
In the System Properties window, under the Remote Desktop section, select Allow remote connections to this computer to enable remote access to a computer, then click on OK.
How to open remote desktop?
Open Remote Desktop by clicking the Start Screen, then clicking Search.
Does George Mason University have a VPN?
George Mason University VPN allows you to connect to Mason networks as if you were on campus, making access to restricted services possible. To connect from your remote Windows machine to your Windows machine on campus, you will need to use Remote Desktop. You will need the computer name and/or IP address of the machine you are remoting to, ...
Patriot Virtual Computing
The Patriot Virtual Computing (PVC) service provides secure remote access to a Windows desktop environment.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A Virtual Private Network or VPN is a remote access service that creates a virtual connection between an internet user and a trusted network.
What are the services of a university library?
University Libraries provide online remote access to electronic journals and e-books. Also, librarians can assist you over instant message, phone, email, or face to face. Visit the Library website for more information on resources.
What can you do with a Mason login?
With a Mason login, students have 24/7 access to licensed full text databases that allow you to search for articles from thousands of scholarly journals, newspapers, reference materials, and popular magazines.
Can you ship books to a university library?
Most books in the libraries’ circulating collections can be shipped to you for free through Document Delivery Service. If University Libraries do not own a book you need, they may be able to borrow it from another library through Interlibrary Loan and ship it to you.
Do you need Mason to access a journal?
Research databases are available to search by subject or topic, or you can find individual journals using MasonSearch. You will need your Mason email and password for access to these resources.